March 3, 2005

The Agricultural Law Committee remains open for new members and the scheduling of the next meeting on previously suggested topics or new topics of interest to members.

William G. Tishkoff

December 4, 2004

1. Budget Request for 2004-2005.

$1,000

2. Use of Budgeted Funds in 2003-2004.

$0

3.Next Scheduled Meeting of the Committee

Future meetings have been proposed but a meeting currently is not scheduled.

4.Council Approval

N/A

5. Membership

Members and potential members have discussed topics for future meetings.

6. Accomplishments Toward Committee Objectives

Although topics for future meetings have been proposed and discussed,

implementation has not taken place.

7. Meetings and Programs

See above.

8. Publications

N/A

9. Legislative/Judicial/Administrative Developments

N/A


10. Miscellaneous

N/A

Report submitted by:
William G. Tishkoff

September 23, 2004

Members and potential members of the Agricultural Law Committee previously indicated interest in meeting on certain topics and with possible guest speakers.  The Committee remains open to developing and scheduling the same.

William G. Tishkoff

1. Next Scheduled Meeting of the Committee

Next scheduled meeting of the Committee: to be determined.

2. Membership

The Committee has received communications from members and prospective members regarding potential meeting topics. The Committee welcomes further suggestions.

3. Meetings and Programs

Meeting topics have been discussed. Specific topics and dates for meetings are not set.

William G. Tishkoff

The topics and date of the next meeting of the Agricultural Law Committee remain open for suggestions and consideration. Topics previously were suggested and exchanged.

William G. Tishkoff

1. Budget Request for 2003-2004.

$750.00

2. Use of Budgeted Funds in 2002-2003.

Budgeted funds were not used by the Agricultural Law Committee in 2002-2003.

3. Next Scheduled Meeting of the Committee

Next scheduled meeting of the Committee: a meeting was proposed but has not been scheduled.

4. Council Approval

N/A

5. Membership

Potential new members expressed interest in certain agricultural law topics. These potential members were invited to join and/or communicate with members regarding scheduling a meeting on these or related topics.

6. Accomplishments Toward Committee Objectives

7. Meetings and Programs

Potential new members expressed interest in certain agricultural law topics. These potential members were invited to join and/or communicate with members regarding scheduling a meeting on these or related topics.

8. Publications

9. Legislative/Judicial/Administrative Developments

10. Miscellaneous

Report submitted by: William G. Tishkoff

The Agricultural Law Committee invites input from members or potential members as to program topics and/or the scheduling of the next meeting. The date, location and topics for the next meeting remain to be selected.

William G. Tishkoff

1. Next Scheduled Meeting of the Committee

The Committee members continue to discuss scheduling the next meeting.

2. Council Approval

3. Membership

4. Accomplishments Toward Committee Objectives

Members of the Committee have expressed an interest in organizing a meeting on several topics.

5. Meetings and Programs

Specific topics for future meetings are being discussed.

6. Publications

7. Legislative/Judicial/Administrative Developments

8. Miscellaneous

William G. Tishkoff

The Agricultural Law Committee entertained inquiries regarding future meetings and related topics. Meeting dates and topics are being discussed.

William G. Tishkoff

The Agricultural Law Committee received input from attorneys interested in convening meetings to address current topics of interest to the members and Michigan attorneys practicing in the agricultural law area. Specific topics, and dates and locations of meetings, need to be discussed and coordinated.

William G. Tishkoff

The Agricultural Law Committee members have discussed new meeting topics. Those members expressing interest have indicated they would work on coordination of the next meeting. Currently, dates, locations and topics have not been selected.

William G. Tishkoff

Attorney Daniel Marsh expressed interest in joining the Committee. I have invited him to consider choosing a topic for next meeting.

Will Tishkoff

No report.

The Agricultural Law Committee continues to seek a meeting date for address by business agriculture consultant, Tom Ryan.

William G. Tishkoff and John R. Dresser Co-Chairs

No report.

The Agricultural Law Committee contends to seek arrangements for speaker and contributions to the upcoming issue of the Business Law Journal.

Will Tishkoff

The Agricultural Law Committee continues to make plans for another meeting. Agricultural consultant, Tom Ryan, is on stand-by to address the members.

Will Tishkoff

The Agricultural Law Committee continues to work on arrangements for a committee meeting for Thomas Ryan of Ryan Agribusiness to address agricultural business issues affected by the current state of Michigan agricultural law. The meeting is planned for WeberÕs Inn in Ann Arbor.

Will Tishkoff

The Agricultural Law Committee is selecting dates for its next meeting. Tom Ryan of Ryan Agribusiness has agreed to be the speaker. Contact Will Tishkoff for more information.